Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 5:07 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:27 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:333.810:513.94:010.23:580.45:377:59Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:153.911:343.74:280.24:370.55:387:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:003.94:560.25:170.65:397:57Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:213.612:484.05:290.26:050.75:407:56Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:133.41:404.06:100.37:150.85:417:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:093.32:364.07:040.49:320.85:427:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:083.33:364.18:190.510:520.75:437:52Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:103.34:434.29:380.411:540.55:447:51Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:183.45:544.310:500.25:457:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:223.76:564.612:470.311:54 AM0.05:467:48Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:194.17:494.81:330.112:51-0.25:477:47New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:104.48:384.82:160.01:43-0.35:487:45New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:004.69:264.72:54-0.12:35-0.25:497:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:494.710:124.53:28-0.13:25-0.15:507:43Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:374.610:574.23:58-0.14:120.05:517:41Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:254.511:423.84:260.04:540.35:527:40Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:124.24:560.25:360.65:537:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:283.512:594.05:280.46:210.85:547:37First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:153.11:493.76:050.67:241.15:557:35First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:042.92:393.46:510.98:591.25:567:34First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:542.83:333.27:591.010:111.15:577:32First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:472.74:343.29:181.011:061.05:587:31Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:482.75:403.310:251.011:530.95:597:29Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:502.96:333.511:230.86:007:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:413.17:143.712:340.712:130.66:017:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:243.47:503.91:110.512:580.46:027:25Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:033.78:254.01:470.31:400.36:037:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:433.99:034.12:200.22:210.26:047:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:234.19:434.12:520.13:030.26:057:20Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:044.210:264.03:220.03:440.36:067:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:484.311:123.83:520.04:240.36:077:17Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bedford, MA today?

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 8:47 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New Bedford, MA?

New Bedford, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are New Bedford, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for New Bedford, MA?

Tide predictions for New Bedford, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for New Bedford, MA?

Tide data for New Bedford, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447636. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447636.

What is the moon phase in New Bedford, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Bedford, MA is Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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